Admissions Committee Chair David Bainbridge has been writing over on the British Veterinary Association blog about the VSC guide , as well as what widening access means to vet schools and his top three tips for applicants. See the blog here. Read our guidance, Admissions processes and entry requirements for UK veterinary schools, here.
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VSC Mentoring Scheme open to mentees
Mentees are now welcome to sign up to the VSC Research Mentoring Scheme. This includes veterinary researchers working in academia, industry, government and charitable organisations, and who seek and impartial source of experience and guidance. The scheme has been open to mentors for a number of months and now has list of signed-up mentors ready […]
Professor Susan Dawson elected Chair of VSC
Professor Susan Dawson has been elected Chair of the Veterinary Schools Council. She will guide the Council as it works across the sector to build and promote UK veterinary education and research. Among many workstreams this will include working with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons on improving graduate outcomes, coordinating with medicine and dentistry […]
New edition of course guide released
VSC’s guide to courses in veterinary medicine has been updated for applications in 2019. As well as entry criteria, the guide offers information on what the different veterinary schools look for in work experience and how they use interviews. The common policies held across the veterinary schools are also detailed, including information on disability, personal […]
Veterinary schools seeking input from graduate employers
Joint RCVS and VSC news Following the Veterinary Schools Council’s inaugural survey of veterinary employers in 2017, the veterinary schools have now joined forces with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) to launch a new survey for employers of recent graduates. This joint survey will continue to give employers a means of providing their […]
Joint RCVS and VSC press release: Veterinary schools seeking input from graduate employers
Following the Veterinary Schools Council’s inaugural survey of veterinary employers in 2017, the veterinary schools have now joined forces with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) to launch a new survey for employers of recent graduates. This joint survey will continue to give employers a means of providing their insights on recent graduates from […]
Vet schools launch Research Mentoring Scheme
The Veterinary Schools Council has launched the VSC Research Mentoring Scheme, a means of connecting early veterinary researchers with mentors who can offer guidance and support. The scheme seeks to address the lack of a mentorship programme dedicated to research in the veterinary profession. We hope it will be of value to veterinarians interested in […]
VSC members ranked among best vet schools in the world
The 2019 QS World University Rankings have placed Veterinary Schools Council members among the very best vet schools in the world. Five of the top ten ranked veterinary schools are members, including the new top-ranked veterinary school, the Royal Veterinary College. Previously this was Cornell University. The rankings are determined through academic and employer surveys […]
Animal Welfare Foundation grants open for application
If you are a veterinary student with an idea for a research project on improving animal welfare standards, the Animal Welfare Foundation has now opened its Student Research Grants for application.
VetEd 2018
This week, VetEd 2018 will take place in Utrech. Veterinary educators from across the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands are travelling there to take part in the fantastic programme, including discussion on programmatic assessment and the complexities of curriculum change. The conference is kindly hosted by VSC associate member Utrecht University. Places are fully booked, […]
